overextend
verb
over·ex·tend
ˌō-vər-ik-ˈstend 
overextended; overextending; overextends
: to extend or expand beyond a safe or reasonable point
especially
: to commit (oneself) financially beyond what can be paid
Examples of overextend in a Sentence
He overextended a muscle in his arm.
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Don’t come crying to the academic side of the house — or the campus bookstore — when you’re overextended.
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2025
The Craftsman wrench set is the best pick for someone who wants a basic wrench set that won’t overextend the budget.
—Gabriel Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
Just as pushing too hard in running can lead to injury, overextending project resources results in team burnout and lower quality outcomes.
—Sarah Edwards, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
More traditional methods of building credit, such as using a secured credit card or opening a regular credit card with a relatively small limit, have guardrails in place to help prevent consumers from overextending themselves financially, Boneparth says.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 25 June 2025
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Mike Bianchi, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 July 2025
The Craftsman wrench set is the best pick for someone who wants a basic wrench set that won’t overextend the budget.
—Gabriel Morgan, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
Just as pushing too hard in running can lead to injury, overextending project resources results in team burnout and lower quality outcomes.
—Sarah Edwards, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025
More traditional methods of building credit, such as using a secured credit card or opening a regular credit card with a relatively small limit, have guardrails in place to help prevent consumers from overextending themselves financially, Boneparth says.
—Kamaron McNair, CNBC, 25 June 2025
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“Overextend.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overextend. Accessed 26 Jul. 2025.
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overextend
verb
over·ex·tend
ˌō-vər-ik-ˈstend
: to extend or expand beyond a safe or reasonable point
especially
: to commit (oneself) financially beyond what can be paid
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